Trying to fit in is never easy. But when everyone tries to put you into boxes, it becomes even more difficult. Since I moved often when I was younger, I became starkly aware of the differences between my identity and others’. Read more...
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As the end of the year draws near, I’ve been feeling nostalgic. Seeing all the new student tours on campus has made me think about how wild the first year of college has been for me, how I moved in my twin XL sheets and all of my naivety along the way. Read more...
Photo: First-year pre-business economics and pre-political science student and columnist Jalyn Wu (right) stands in her dorm room with roommates Madeline Mai, a design contributor, and Maria Aguirre. In this column, Wu reflects on her first year at UCLA and gives advice to new Bruins.(Courtesy of Jalyn Wu)
A billionaire who made his fortune developing luxury properties is running for office. And hopefully, we’ve learned from past mistakes. Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind properties including The Grove, is now in first place in the Los Angeles mayoral race, according to a new poll published by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and the LA Times. Read more...
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“‘She Goes by They/Them’” is a recurring series by Payton Kammerer, a nonbinary editor for the Opinion section. In these columns, they will be exploring a variety of queer issues, from those specific to campus life to those concerning broad public discourse. Read more...
Photo: A crocheted nonbinary pride bee sits on a painted neurodiversity symbol. Assistant Opinion Editor Payton Kammerer finds parallels between their queer and neurodivergent identities. (Courtesy of Payton Kammerer)
Shops like Zara, H&M and Urban Outfitters have become staple go-tos for many of us when we want a cheap top or a trendy pair of jeans to refresh our wardrobe. Read more...
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This post was updated April 25 at 11:01 p.m. Texting friends, calling family or ordering food – technology has become nearly unavoidable in our daily lives. Read more...
Photo: A Starship robot travels slowly on a sidewalk, delivering food to students all across campus. Like these robots, other automated technology present new opportunities for the hospitality industry. Columnist Laura Gulbinas discusses this trend and argues that when robots start taking on roles traditionally filled by people, those workers and their needs must be part of the conversation. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
As Mark Twain once said, “The trouble with the world is not that people know too little; it’s that they know so many things that just aren’t so.” I learned that Twain’s musings hold true to this day when I visited Iran last winter. Read more...
Photo: In the United States, prejudice against Iranians and their homeland is widespread. Having spent time in both nations, columnist Omid Rahimdel has witnessed these misconceptions firsthand and discusses both their historical origins and the harms they have caused.(Courtesy of Omid Rahimdel)
